Articles for tag: radiation

Chernobyl

How the Chernobyl Survivors Are Defying the Expected Effects of Radiation

Annette Uy

The Chernobyl disaster stands as one of the most catastrophic nuclear events in human history, leaving behind a legacy of fear and mystery. When the nuclear reactor exploded in April 1986, it released a massive amount of radioactive particles into the atmosphere. The immediate health impacts were severe, with thousands exposed to high levels of ...